Jose Maria

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jose means "God will increase" or "may God add a son," while Maria means "bitter" or "wished-for child." The combination of these meanings implies that the child is a blessing from God, and his presence brings joy to the family.
Pronunciation
The name is pronounced as "Hoh-seh Mah-ree-ah" in Spanish.
ho-seh-ma-REE-a(Filipino Spanish)
Popularity
Jose Maria is a moderately popular name in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in countries like Mexico, Spain, and Colombia. However, it is not as widely used as some other names like Juan or Carlos.

cartoon of the name Jose Maria
Cartoon of Jose Maria

Jose Maria Name meanings & History

Jose is a Spanish and Portuguese name, while Maria is a Latin name. The combination of these two names is common in Spanish-speaking countries like Spain, Mexico, and Colombia. Jose means "God will increase" or "may God add a son," while Maria means "bitter" or "wished-for child." The combination of these meanings implies that the child is a blessing from God, and his presence brings joy to the family. Unaccented form of José María. This name is now seen as old-fashioned in the Philippines. Jose Maria is a name that is typically given to boys in Spanish-speaking countries. It is a popular name among Catholic families, given its religious connotations.

Zodiac Sign of Jose Maria: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jose Maria:

J: Jester,Journey,Journal,Joy,Justice,Judicial

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized

S: Social Standing,Security,Sex,Success,Solidity,Status,Sensuality

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten

M: Mother,Mommy,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Maternal,Memory,Mushy

A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Action

R: Restless,Resourceful,Rational,Reason

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Jose Maria is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Jose Maria include Jose Maria Aznar (former Prime Minister of Spain), Jose Maria Olazabal (Spanish golfer), and Jose Maria Gimenez (Uruguayan footballer).

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